EYECAN

31/08/2026

For our 4th September You and EYE, we will be joined by officers from Income Support and Pensions, who will be available to discuss optical special payments, and pension plus scheme.

They will be happy to answer any questions privately that you might have, and offer support and guidance.

We welcome all islanders living with sight loss to our You and EYE drop in sessions. Come along for a hot drink and some biscuits, and meet other islanders living with sight loss.

Government of Jersey

26/08/2026

EYECAN’s first Heritage Club outing was a resounding success!

Many thanks to Vincent Obbard, the Seigneur of Samares Manor, for showing us around his home and explaining his family history to an enthralled audience.

As a young woman in the 1920s, his mother explored Africa in a Rolls Royce with only her chauffeur and a maid for company. Vincent showed us the gun she took along for protection, along with fascinating souvenirs she brought back and a photo of her taken with pygmies in the Congo.

Everyone who attended had a lovely time.

The group was also ably supported by Pete Howard from Jersey Tourist Guides, whilst delicious cakes baked by Maria from Rozel tea room rounded off the outing nicely.

We would also like to extend a big thank you to Channel Islands Co-operative for helping to support this new club!

Everyone had a lovely time.

[image descriptions: All images are slightly different, but show different perspectives of a large group of people, who are standing outside together, and are listening to a guide while being shown around. It is a beautiful sunny day with blue skies, and trees.]

17/08/2026

Have you checked out our exhibition yet? Head down to the Jersey Museum to check out EYECAN’S history exhibition, and learn all about the history of the Jersey Blind Society.

Exhibition is running until the 27th of August, at the Link Gallery at the Jersey Heritage museum

FREE entry

[image descriptions: the first photo shows two EYECAN team members behind a table with drinks glasses and nibbles, they are smiling at the camera. all other images show people looking around the exhibition space, which is a long corridor. People are reading text on the wall and looking at photos and art which are framed.]

14/08/2026

What a fantastic evening!

We're absolutely thrilled to share that the launch of the Western Miniature Rifle Club's new air rifles, which are adapted for users with sight loss to listen to audio feedback to locate the bullseye, was a huge success!

EYECAN was invited to the launch in partnership with the Rifle Club, and we were joined by a small number of our clients who were the first on the island to try out this exciting new equipment!

For a few of our clients who attended, this activity was a was a first-time opportunity.

Western Rifle Club Vice-President, Jerry Hart, said: “It was wonderful to welcome islanders living with sight loss to the club and give them the opportunity to experience target shooting for themselves. The adapted equipment makes such a difference, allowing people with visual impairments to take part in the sport independently and competitively.”

EYECAN CEO, Mark Coxshall, said: "For Jersey this is a great example of a local club wanting to grow inclusivity and engage an array of partners, including EYECAN, to make that happen. It was a fantastic evening and great to see our clients do so well.”

We want to share a big thank you to everyone at the Rifle Club for such a brilliant evening.

Islanders living with sight loss are being welcomed to join the Western Miniature Rifle Club to try their new equipment, for more information please contact the Rifle Club on [email protected] or EYECAN on [email protected]

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12/08/2026

A SIGHT-LOSS charity has urged Islanders to use approved protective glasses during tonight’s partial solar eclipse – warning that people may not realise their eyes are being damaged. The eclipse will see the moon cover 94% of the sun in what Eyecan described as a “once (or twice) in a lifetime...

08/08/2026

On the 12th of August, Jersey will have a very exciting astronomical event – a solar eclipse!

If you’re as excited as we are to witness this once (or twice) in a lifetime event, you might also be wondering how you can best protect your eyes against damage.

Check out our latest post on looking after your eyes during an eclipse: https://eyecan.je/news/eye-safety-during-jerseys-eclipse

We hope you all enjoy the eclipse safely! 🌒

On the 12th of August, Jersey will have a very exciting astronomical event – a solar eclipse! We will be one of the best places in the British Isles to watch

07/08/2026

We're really excited to share our EYECAN / Jersey Blind Society History Exhibition with you!

We're inviting you to join us in celebrating our incredible 140th anniversary, and for the next month (until the 27th of August), you can pop up to see our FREE exhibition, located at the Link Gallery at the Jersey Heritage Museum.

[Image description: A poster for our exhibition, the poster reads: Jersey Blind Society. History Exhibition. 6th - 27th August. Free Entry. Link Gallery, Jersey Museum. Since 1886, EYECAN, formerly the Jersey Blind Society, have been supporting Islanders with sight loss. We welcome you to celebrate our 140th anniversary with our history exhibition."
There is an circle with "EYECAN Empowering islanders with sight loss.", and three black and white photos representing the history of EYECAN. The first photo is of a young boy using a white cane while walking on a pavement. The second photo is a very old looking photo of a group of men sat on the floor, repairing chairs. The third photo is of a group, on a visit to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.]

06/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of our July 300 club draw!

1st prize of £150 - no 186
2nd prize of £75 - no 129
3rd prize of £50 - no 172

Winners have been contacted, thank you everyone for participating!

[Video description: a hand reaches into the EYECAN 300 club tombola, shuffles the coins, and pulls out a coin with the number 186 written on it.]

300club charity

06/08/2026

SEEING CHANGE

The latest FREE exhibition in the Link Gallery at Jersey Museum is by EYECAN and shares moments from its 140-year history since it began as the Jersey Blind Society in 1886.

On display are artifacts, artworks and fascinating stories about the charity’s work to support Islanders with sight loss.

The exhibition, ‘Seeing Change: Jersey Blind Society at 140’, is open daily and runs until 27 August.

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